December 27 / 19.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

19.30

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SCU Selects Expert Tips By BetUK Handicap

  • Prize money: £5508
  • 1m 1f 104y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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SCU Selects Expert Tips By BetUK Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.88
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 5-6311

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Didn't need improvement to break his duck in a 1m2f maiden at Chelmsford this month but he did progress to win a Lingfield handicap (1m2f) 13 days ago, finding plenty for pressure in the straight; 2lb rise not excessive and he should make a bold bid for the hat-trick.
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27

(20)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

1m 2f 0y

17:00 Curragh

Capital Theory

10st 5lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: H D McGuigan

Had this rider aboard when scoring at Naas nine days ago, with Considering back in third; worth considering; first reserve.

2

(16)

12th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 125y

16:55 Naas

Capital Theory

9st 12lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: H D McGuigan

Step in the right direction at Bellewstown recently (1m4f, soft); drop in trip could suit.

12/1

3rd

2

(5)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 110y

16:33 Bellewstown

Capital Theory

10st 0lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: H D McGuigan

Competitive but below best form in two claimers this summer for current yard and then tailed off in a 2m2f handicap at Down Royal; others appeal more.

12/1

OUR TIP

8/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 121583 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Three C&D wins to his name, the latest of them in May off a 1lb lower mark; respectable efforts in both starts this winter and this represents a drop in grade; one to consider.
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8/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 111688 CD

Last run: 57 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Completed an AW four-timer early this year; not in the same form in three runs since but conditions won't be an issue (2-2 over C&D) and Adam Kirby takes over today; the betting should provide clues.
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3rd

4

(4)

27th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Almufeed

9st 12lb

J: Adam Kirby

T: Sean Curran

Completed an AW four-timer early this year; not in the same form in three runs since but conditions won't be an issue (2-2 over C&D) and Adam Kirby takes over today; the betting should provide clues.

8/1

2

(8)

7th Nov 2022

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Almufeed

10st 0lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Sean Curran

Completed an AW four-timer early this year; not in the same form in three runs since, dropping just 2lb; 2-2 over C&D but he's on a stiffer mark now and possibly a shade too high in the weights.

12/1

8th

7

(3)

31st Oct 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 2

17:45 Kempton (AW)

Almufeed

8st 8lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Sean Curran

Reeled off a four-timer early in the year (two over C&D); may have needed his recent return from a 223-day absence and he's one to take seriously.

10/1

4th
2 (1)
Tarbaan

100/30

Form: 139351 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Two wins in the first half of the year, including over C&D, and he produced a new personal best to win at Chelmsford (1m2f; first-time blinkers, retained) 26 days ago; up 4lb but he could still have more in the tank.
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12th

4

26th Nov 2024

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

15:10 Southwell

Tarbaan

11st 8lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Amy Murphy

Four-time winner on the Flat who showed some promise when fifth of 11 on hurdles debut at Fontwell (2m2f, good to soft) last month, but has endured heavy defeats in both starts since; not out of the question he could bounce back on handicap debut, though.

16/1

12th

4

26th Nov 2024

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

15:10 Southwell

Tarbaan

11st 8lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Amy Murphy

Four-time winner on the Flat who showed some promise when fifth of 11 on hurdles debut at Fontwell (2m2f, good to soft) last month, but has endured heavy defeats in both starts since; not out of the question he could bounce back on handicap debut, though.

16/1

11th

13

8th Nov 2024

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 4

12:50 Fontwell

Tarbaan

11st 4lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Amy Murphy

Flat form has largely deteriorated in the last 12 months; shaped better than the bare result over C&D on hurdles debut but suffered a heavy defeat at Fakenham later in October.

33/1

Form: 261127 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Two course wins this winter and narrowly missed out in his hat-trick bid here two weeks ago; not quite so good last week but a revival is probable today.
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12th

3

(4)

4th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

17:10 Lingfield (AW)

Harbour Vision

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Tremendous win record on AW, successful 16 times; however, the last 11 have been at Wolverhampton and he's gone off the boil since winning two in a row there (7f) at the start of the year; has it to prove in first Polytrack run for over a year.

33/1

10th

1

(3)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Harbour Vision

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

11-time course winner, including three since December; only 1lb higher than when completing a C&D double in February but he has struggled on his last four starts; needs to get back on track.

20/1

9th

8

(4)

31st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Harbour Vision

8st 13lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

11-time course winner, including three since December; only 1lb higher than for the latest win but he has struggled on his last three starts.

33/1

Form: 132812 CD

Last run: 192 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Three AW wins for this yard in the last 13 months, including C&D; went down narrowly at Lingfield (1m4f) when last seen in June; 2lb higher ahead of this return to action but can't be ruled out.
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1

(7)

23rd Jan 2025

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Forge Valley Lad

10st 1lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Simcock

Was snapping a losing run when prevailing narrowly at Lingfield (1m4f) but then followed up over the same C&D ten days ago, defying a 4lb penalty without being overly pressed; only 2lb higher for this despite another penalty, but stamina for 2m is unproven.

4/1

1

(7)

23rd Jan 2025

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Forge Valley Lad

10st 1lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Simcock

Was snapping a losing run when prevailing narrowly at Lingfield (1m4f) but then followed up over the same C&D ten days ago, defying a 4lb penalty without being overly pressed; only 2lb higher for this despite another penalty, but stamina for 2m is unproven.

4/1

1st

1

(1)

13th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Lingfield (AW)

Forge Valley Lad

9st 11lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Simcock

took keen hold, prominent, steadied into midfield with one circuit to go, hung left over 1f out, pushed along and ran on well inside final furlong, led final 110yds, comfortably

15/8

Form: 92-509

Last run: 97 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Two AW wins at Dundalk when trained in Ireland; struggled in three runs for new stable in 2022 and he returns from a three-month break with plenty to prove.
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9th

4

(10)

20th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sense Of Worth

9st 7lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Blows hot and cold but he is 2lb lower than for his last win (8.6f here in June) and fully effective over C&D; not solid but couldn't discount with confidence.

14/1

2

(9)

9th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

16:55 Newcastle (AW)

Sense Of Worth

9st 10lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

0-10 here but scored at Wolverhampton (1m4f, Tapeta) in February; campaigned over shorter since March and won again at that venue (8.5f) in June; case to be made now he's back on that winning mark.

20/1

5th

8

(9)

15th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Sense Of Worth

9st 8lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Seb Spencer

Retains a fair chunk of ability aged nine but all of his 2025 AW form is at Wolverhampton, winning twice; not sure quite what to expect back elsewhere.

20/1

Form: 423346

Last run: 98 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Yet to win in seven starts but she regularly runs well and she's slowly edging down the weights; returns from 98 days off and still has time to do better; Tapeta debut.
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1st

5

(8)

10th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:15 Sandown

D Day Odette

9st 7lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Two wins this year, including at Salisbury (1m, good to firm) in June on latest start; that form has been franked and she should remain very competitive up 2lb.

11/2

1st

1

(4)

13th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:10 Salisbury

D Day Odette

9st 10lb

J: William Buick

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

reared start

2/1

16/1

Form: 251366

Last run: 57 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
7f Polytrack winner when trained by the Gosdens; low-key stable debut at Kempton in October (7f) but fared a bit better over 1m 12 days later; still to prove he wants this trip.
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7th

2

(10)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:37 Thirsk

Counsel

9st 10lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

Won on AW in December (6f) and March (5f) but ran poorly at Wolverhampton four weeks ago; 0-13 on turf and others have more compelling profiles.

20/1

6th

4

(5)

17th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

15:53 Wolverhampton (AW)

Counsel

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Michael Appleby

Made it 2-2 over C&D when scraping home last month; up 2lb, but that latest run came after 79 days off so he could be a bit sharper for it; high on list.

4/1

1st

1

(4)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Counsel

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Michael Appleby

C&D winner last February; back to winning ways with a front-running 6f win at Lingfield in December; not quite so good twice since and he needs the 11-week break to have freshened him up.

5/1

12/1

Form: 52112- BF

Last run: 458 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Progressive stayer when last in action, winning over 1m4f and 1m6f on Polytrack before coming up just short in his hat-trick bid; 458-day absence to overcome and this trip looks plenty sharp enough for him.
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3rd

4

(4)

20th Apr 2023

Standard

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Heath Rise

9st 1lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: David Simcock

Took a couple of runs to find his feet after his long absence but he has been placed in each of his last three starts, including here and also over 2m; should run his race again.

9/2

3rd

2

(7)

1st Apr 2023

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Heath Rise

9st 11lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: David Simcock

Won twice on Polytrack in 2021, latterly over C&D; 15-month absence before Christmas return and he's been back near his best when second at Wolverhampton on last two outings; major player again.

5/2

2nd

2

(6)

13th Mar 2023

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Heath Rise

9st 10lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: David Simcock

Won twice on Polytrack (1m4f/1m6f) in 2021 and was having his third start back from a 15-month absence when second of eight here (1m6f) nine days ago; tackles this far for the first time but respected off the same mark if his stamina holds out.

11/4

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Payout
Exacta £19.10
Straight Forecast £19.07
Tricast £54.27
Trifecta £77.90

Selections

RP Ratings:

Capital Theory

SPOTLIGHT:

Tarbaan

The Times:

D Day Odette

The Sun:

Counsel

TOPSPEED:

Precision Storm

The Star:

Harbour Vision

The Guardian:

Tarbaan

D Express:

Tarbaan

Daily Mirror:

Tarbaan

POSTDATA:

Capital Theory

Telegraph:

Capital Theory

Daily Mail:

Capital Theory

Daily Record:

Capital Theory